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Winthrop UniversityMove-In Guide

Rock Hill, South Carolina

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1886🔗 www.winthrop.edu

Winthrop University's campus centers on historic Tillman Hall in Rock Hill, with first-year students required to live on campus in halls like Margaret Nance, Thomson, and Phelps.

Enrollment

3,787

Total Students

Freshman Class

947

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 8, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

72%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New and transfer students move in Friday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes begin Jan. 11.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Margaret Nance Hall

    Traditional · Single-sex

    First-year only

  • Phelps Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Thomson Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

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Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Single-sex:
Open to residents of one gender only.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$17,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Winthrop University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy0.7 miles
  • Walgreens0.7 miles
  • Walmart1.3 miles
  • Publix2.5 miles
  • Target2.6 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.